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Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03706 Author/Creator: Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 19 November 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.2 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses "Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government," and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox, "John Anstey Esq Commissioner from the british government for enquiring into the propriety of the claims made by the Loyalists on that government for compensation."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788

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